Russia’s Assault on Ukraine Continues
Ukraine President Zelenskyy called on volunteers from around the world to join the fight for his country as the assault from Russia continues. Russia’s invasion into Ukraine is raising questions about what would trigger a military response from the US and NATO forces.
Painting Raffle to Benefit Museum
Nicole Stewart’s oil on canvas painting titled “Water Taxi” is being raffled off to benefit the St. Clement’s Island Museum.
Joyce Will Be Women’s History Month Speaker
Laura Joyce will be the guest speaker for the 2022 Women’s History Month Symposium sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women on March 24.
F-35As Join Deployment to Central Europe
The Pentagon is sending Air Force F-35A Joint Strike Fighters, as well as Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and ground forces, to various locations along NATO’s eastern flank, in the US’ beefed-up deployment response to Russia’s growing military intrusions into Ukraine.
Message from the Cap’n — Awaiting the Osprey
Some of the Chesapeake Bay osprey are already heading up the 77th parallel from Central America making their way back to their home nests. Expect to see them by St. Patrick’s Day.
Delegation Urges MD to Apply for Rescue Plan Program
Maryland’s congressional delegation is urging the state’s Department of Labor to apply for a new program funded by the American Rescue Plan to improve the state’s unemployment insurance system, in the wake of the severe delays and errors encountered by tens of thousands of unemployed Marylanders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guard Readies for Convoy to DC
City, federal, and military law enforcement gird for a possible truckers convoy fo DC designed to gridlock the District as President Joe Biden’s March 1 State of the Union address looms.
Harris to Speak at TPP/Navy League Event
Retired RADM Sinclair Harris will speak on “Leadership and Mentoring, Toxic Leadership, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” at an event February 24, 2022, sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership and the Pax River Council of the Navy League.
Sunday Hours Return to Lex Park Library
The Lexington Park Library is extending its hours to include Sunday. The building will be open to the public from 1 to 5 pm.
Town to Host First-Ever Moll Dyer Day
The St. Mary’s County Historical Society and the Town of Leonardtown will hold the first Moll Dyer Day on February 26. The legend of Moll Dyer and the alleged curse she placed on local residents has persisted for centuries.
